Nancy Silverton and baker George Erasmus are shown in the original La Brea Bakery in 1996. (Iris Schneider / Los Angeles Times)
Nancy Silverton takes a break from baking to work the reception desk at Campanile. (Iris Schneider / Los Angeles Times)
Nancy Silverton cooks in her own kitchen with her then-5-year-old son, Oliver, in 1999. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Nancy Silverton represents the La Brea Bakery brand at the Santa Monica farmers market in 2005. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Nancy Silverton is shown at Mozza, where, of course, they still serve La Brea Bakery bread. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
